In Michigan, are you allowed to leave a five-year-old child in a vehicle?

Yes, but only if the child is supervised by someone who is at least 13 years old.

Yes, but only if the child is supervised by someone who is at least 16 years old.

Under Kelsey's Law, _______ are prohibited from using a cell phone while driving.

teen drivers with a Level 1 or Level 2 GDL

Which of the following statements is true?

It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.

If you are lost, you can quickly type navigation instructions while driving.

You can send and read short texts while driving.

Having lunch while driving is safe and can save time.

In Michigan, which of the following may result in loss of driving privileges?

Refusing to submit to chemical testing

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Michigan SOS Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test

20 laws & requirements questions for the Michigan SOS Permit Test, out of 23 in the app. Answer each to see whether you got it right and why. The real Michigan test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass.

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Official source: michigan.gov
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1Question 1 of 20
If a driver under the age of 21 refuses to submit to a preliminary breath test, ____ points will be added to his or her driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 2
Refusing to submit to a preliminary breath test will result in the addition of two points to a minor's driving record. (Note that refusal to submit to a chemical alcohol test will add six points to a driver's driving record.)
Source: Traffic Violations and Michigan's Point System, Chapter 7 Your Michigan Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know
2Question 2 of 20
Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
Prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and over-the-counter drugs can all affect your ability to safely drive a vehicle.
3Question 3 of 20
Points for a moving violation will remain on your driving record for
Not quite. The answer is 2 years.
Points for a moving violation will remain on your driving record for two years.
Source: Michigan's Point System, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know
4Question 4 of 20
A new Michigan driver will be released from probation if he or she maintains a clean driving record for the final _______ of probation.
Not quite. The answer is 10 months
A new Michigan driver will be released from probation if he or she has no moving violations, at-fault accidents, license suspensions, or license revocations in the final ten months of probation. Otherwise, probation will be extended until he or she can maintain a clean driving record for ten months.
Source: Probationary license program, Chapter 1: Your Driver’s License, What Every Driver Must Know
5Question 5 of 20
In Michigan, if you are found guilty of texting while driving, you will be fined _____ for a first offense.
Not quite. The answer is $100
In Michigan, it is illegal for drivers of any age to read, type, or send a text message while driving, except for reporting crashes, crimes, or other emergencies. The fine is $100 for a first offense and $200 for subsequent offenses.
Source: Distracted Driving, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know
6Question 6 of 20
If a driver is convicted of drag racing, ____ points will be added to his or her driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 4
If a driver is convicted of drag racing, four points will be added to his or her driving record.
Source: Michigan's Point System, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know
7Question 7 of 20
If you are convicted of driving with an open container of an alcoholic beverage in your vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 2
If you are convicted of driving with an open container of an alcoholic beverage in your vehicle, two points will be added to your driving record.
Source: Traffic Violations and Michigan's Point System, Chapter 7 Your Michigan Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know
8Question 8 of 20
A teen driver who is found guilty of using a cell phone while driving will face which of the following penalties?
Not quite. The answer is A fine
A teen driver will be fined up to $295 for using a cell phone while driving, except in emergencies.
Source: Kelsey's Law, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know
9Question 9 of 20
In Michigan, are you allowed to leave a five-year-old child in a vehicle?
Not quite. The answer is Yes, but only if the child is supervised by someone who is at least 13 years old.
Under Michigan law, it is illegal to leave a child under six years of age alone in a vehicle if it might pose an unreasonable risk of harm or injury to the child. In that case, the young child must be supervised by someone who is at least 13 years old.
Source: Children Left Unattended in Vehicles, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know
10Question 10 of 20
If you accumulate ____ or more points in two years, you may have to undergo a driver reexamination.
Not quite. The answer is 12
If you accumulate twelve or more points in two years, you may have to undergo a driver reexamination. Note that the most serious convictions (such as for vehicular manslaughter and fleeing a police officer) each add six points to your driving record.
Source: Driver Reexaminations, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know
11Question 11 of 20
A teen driver with a Level 1 or Level 2 GDL will be fined up to _____ if he or she is ticketed for using a cell phone while driving.
Not quite. The answer is $295
A teen driver with a Level 1 or Level 2 Graduated Driver License will be fined up to $295 for this offense.
Source: Kelsey's Law, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know
12Question 12 of 20
An aspiring driver who is under the age of 18 must log at least _____ hours of supervised driving experience before he or she may take the driving skills test.
Not quite. The answer is 50
An aspiring driver who is under the age of 18 must log at least 50 hours of supervised driving experience (including 10 hours at night) before he or she may take the driving skills test.
Source: Driving Skills Test, Chapter 1: Your Driver’s License, What Every Driver Must Know
13Question 13 of 20
In Michigan, if you are found guilty of texting while driving, you will be fined _____ for a second offense.
Not quite. The answer is $200
In Michigan, it is illegal to read, type, or send a text message while driving, except for reporting crashes, crimes, or other emergencies. The fine is $100 for a first offense and $200 for subsequent offenses.
Source: Distracted Driving, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know
14Question 14 of 20
Conviction for manslaughter involving the use of a motor vehicle will result in the addition of ____ points to your driving record.
Not quite. The answer is 6
Vehicular manslaughter will result in the addition of six points to your driving record. However, the criminal penalties for this conviction can be far more serious.
Source: Michigan's Point System, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know
15Question 15 of 20
Which of the following documents must be presented to a law enforcement officer during a traffic stop?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
If a law enforcement officer pulls you over for a traffic stop, you must show the officer your driver's license, current proof of insurance, and your vehicle's registration.
Source: What to Expect During a Traffic Stop, Michigan State Police, http://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-1878_1711-397306—,00.html
16Question 16 of 20
Under Kelsey's Law, _______ are prohibited from using a cell phone while driving.
Not quite. The answer is teen drivers with a Level 1 or Level 2 GDL
Under Kelsey’s Law, teens with a Level 1 or Level 2 Graduated Driver License may not use a cell phone while driving, except in emergencies. The law is named after Kelsey Raffaele, a Sault Ste. Marie teenager who was killed in a car crash while talking on her cell phone.
Source: Kelsey's Law, Chapter 4: Traffic Laws, What Every Driver Must Know
17Question 17 of 20
Points for a moving violation will remain on your driving record for
Not quite. The answer is 2 years.
Points for a moving violation will remain on your driving record for two years.
Source: Michigan's Point System, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know
18Question 18 of 20
Which of the following statements is true?
Not quite. The answer is It is legal to use audio navigation while driving.
Texting or eating while driving increases your chances of an accident. If you are lost, pull over and enter navigation instructions. However, you can use audio navigation while driving.
19Question 19 of 20
If you accumulate _____ or more points within a two-year period, you may have to undergo a driver reexamination.
Not quite. The answer is 12
If you accumulate twelve or more points within a two-year period, you may have to undergo a driver reexamination.
Source: Driver Reexaminations, Chapter 2: Your Driving Record, What Every Driver Must Know
20Question 20 of 20
In Michigan, which of the following may result in loss of driving privileges?
Not quite. The answer is All of the above
In Michigan, stealing fuel, refusing to submit to a chemical test, and reckless driving are among the convictions that will result in loss of driving privileges.
Source: Required SOS Licensing Action Authority, Michigan Department of State, http://www.michigan.gov/documents/REQUIRED_SOS_LICENSING_ACTION_AUTHORITY_20405_7.pdf

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Is this Michigan SOS Permit: Laws & Requirements Practice Test like the real Michigan SOS Permit Test?

The questions are written in the same style as the real test, from official sources, with an explanation for each answer. The real test has 50 questions; this free test has 20.

How many questions are on the Michigan SOS Permit Test?

The DMV Permit Test has 50 questions.

What score do you need to pass the Michigan SOS Permit Test?

You need 40 out of 50 correct (80%).

How old do you have to be to take the Michigan SOS Permit Test?

You can take it from age 14½. Teens take the state knowledge test in Segment 1 driver education (70% to pass). Adults 18+ test at SOS or online; it includes a road sign test.

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If a driver under the age of 21 refuses to submit to a preliminary breath test, ____ points will be added to his or her driving record.

Which drugs can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle?

Points for a moving violation will remain on your driving record for

A new Michigan driver will be released from probation if he or she maintains a clean driving record for the final _______ of probation.

In Michigan, if you are found guilty of texting while driving, you will be fined _____ for a first offense.

If a driver is convicted of drag racing, ____ points will be added to his or her driving record.

If you are convicted of driving with an open container of an alcoholic beverage in your vehicle, ____ points will be added to your driving record.

A teen driver who is found guilty of using a cell phone while driving will face which of the following penalties?

In Michigan, are you allowed to leave a five-year-old child in a vehicle?

If you accumulate ____ or more points in two years, you may have to undergo a driver reexamination.

A teen driver with a Level 1 or Level 2 GDL will be fined up to _____ if he or she is ticketed for using a cell phone while driving.

An aspiring driver who is under the age of 18 must log at least _____ hours of supervised driving experience before he or she may take the driving skills test.

In Michigan, if you are found guilty of texting while driving, you will be fined _____ for a second offense.

Conviction for manslaughter involving the use of a motor vehicle will result in the addition of ____ points to your driving record.

Which of the following documents must be presented to a law enforcement officer during a traffic stop?